Peter Simons Named Director Of CU-Boulder Parent Relations

Feb. 19, 2001

Ron Stump, vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder, has appointed Peter Simons to the position of director of the Office of Parent Relations. The appointment recently was approved by Chancellor Byyny and Simons assumed the position Feb. 19. Simons replaces former director Leasa Weimer, who became student programs director at the University Memorial Center last semester.

Fiske Planetarium To Explore Nature Of Mysterious Organic Molecules In Space

Feb. 18, 2001

Finding the fundamental building blocks of life in outer space will be the topic of "Organic Molecules in Space," a live show at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Fiske Planetarium on Friday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. Astrophysical and planetary sciences Professor Theodore Snow will present evidence that large organic (carbon-based) molecules are common in space. "There is a lot of speculation as to what the molecules are, but precious little definitive identification," Snow said.

"Disability Imagery In Citizenship" Is Topic Of March 6 Lecture

Feb. 18, 2001

Disability studies scholar and author Douglas Baynton will lecture on "Disability Imagery in Citizenship Debates: Slavery, Suffrage and Immigration Restriction" at the University of Colorado at Boulder on Tuesday, March 6. The free event will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Memorial Center's Aspen Room.

CU-Boulder Blood Drive Set For Feb. 27 To March 1

Feb. 18, 2001

The University Memorial Center and Libby Hall at the University of Colorado at Boulder will host the 2001 Spring Boulder Campus Blood Drive. Open to the public, the blood drive will be in the UMC Ballroom Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and March 1 in Libby Hall in the Pit room from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those who want to reserve a specific time slot should call (303) 492-5473 to make a reservation, or visit the blood drive table outside the UMC Forum Room Feb. 19 through Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People can also donate blood without an appointment.

CU-Boulder Adds 14 New Study Abroad Programs

Feb. 15, 2001

The University of Colorado at Boulder has added 14 new programs to the choices undergraduate students have to study around the globe, including six in the increasingly popular destination of Australia. Other offerings include the first Study Abroad program in Norway and the first university-based program in India. The programs will start this summer and fall. The deadline to apply for any summer, fall or academic year program is March 1.

CU Wizard To Explore Biochemistry For Kids

Feb. 15, 2001

University of Colorado at Boulder Assistant Professor Deborah Wuttke will perform several experiments and set off a minor explosion during her CU Wizards show "Biochemistry for Kids." The free hourlong show will be on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 9:30 a.m. in Cristol Chemistry room 140. CU Wizards is an annual series that introduces topics in astronomy, chemistry and physics and is intended primarily for students in grades five through nine.

"The Information Revolution: Silicon Valley And The American West"

Feb. 15, 2001

"The Information Revolution: Silicon Valley and the American West" A lecture on "The Information Revolution: Silicon Valley and the American West" will be presented on March 1 by Douglas S. Robertson of the University of Colorado at Boulder. The lecture will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in CU-Boulder's Old Main Chapel and is presented by the Center of the American West. The event is free and open to the public.

Legal Scholars To Discuss New Structures For Democracy At CU Symposium

Feb. 15, 2001

Editors: A complete schedule of events is posted at: http://stripe.Colorado.edu/~cololrev/Home.html University of Northern Colorado President Hank Brown and former CU Law School Dean Gene Nichol will be among leading legal scholars, politicians and practitioners gathering at the University of Colorado at Boulder School of Law for a Feb. 23-24 symposium on "New Structures for Democracy."

Author Miriam Monfredo To Speak On 'Hidden History' March 2 At CU-Boulder

Feb. 14, 2001

The University of Colorado Friends of the Libraries will present a talk by noted mystery writer Miriam Grace Monfredo on "Stalking the Mysteries of Hidden History" at the ninth annual Just Desserts program on Friday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in 兔子先生传媒文化作品's Fleming Law Building. A historian and former librarian, Monfredo is a well-traveled speaker on the history of America and the evolution of women and minority rights. A resident of Rochester, N.Y., she has lectured in 34 states in the past three years.

Michael Delaney Appointed Director Of CU-Boulder's Office Of International Education

Feb. 14, 2001

Michael Delaney has been named director of the Office of International Education at the University of Colorado at Boulder, according to Elease Robbins, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students. The appointment was recently approved by Chancellor Richard Byyny. Delaney will assume the position on Feb. 15. Delaney has held the post on an interim basis since July and replaces former director Jean Delaney, who became manager of the Student Odyssey Project last semester.

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